OCONTO COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – A man is expected to face several criminal counts, following a Sunday standoff in Oconto County.
Sheriff’s officials responded to the 5600 block of Benser Lane in the Town of Lena around 1:30 pm, with a woman reporting her boyfriend for a domestic incident.
“Stating the male subject was threatening suicide and made comments that he was going to take out any officers that responded.”
Sheriff Mike Jansen notes the suspect did fire several rounds at his deputies.
“Very concerning. Any time there’s firearm rounds fired at any law enforcement and/or public safety people, it’s a situation we take very seriously.”
Jansen explains possible charges from the standoff.
“A minimum of recklessly endangering by firing towards the officers, which could go higher because of what his mindset was, what his intent was. Could we get to attempted homicide? That’s a possibility.”
Jansen says nobody was injured.
